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Azianboi343 Member Posts: 28 |
posted 12-05-2003 08:58 PM
hi, my swordtail looks like it has protruding scales on the top of his head (top of the mouth to the dorshal fin). Is there any natural ways of curing it. IP: Logged |
kc5gvn Moderator Posts: 806 |
posted 12-06-2003 12:08 AM
Hi Azianboi343, This one is kind of a stumper. It is not dropsy. The protruding scales are on top and not on the side as in dropsy. Without seeing the fish this is only speculation, but what I suspect is some type of parasite, possibly flukes or anchor worms, underneath the scales forcing them upwards. There is not a natural cure for parasites. It will require medication once the type of parasite is determined. IP: Logged |
Azianboi343 Member Posts: 28 |
posted 12-06-2003 02:55 PM
is it contagious, i just put her into my healthy community fish tank a 3 days ago IP: Logged |
kc5gvn Moderator Posts: 806 |
posted 12-06-2003 03:18 PM
If it is parasites as I suspect they would be contageous. Your best solution is to take the fish to your local fish store if at all possible to find out exactly what you have. IP: Logged |
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